Andreeva, Bencic Reach Wimbledon Quarterfinals

Mirra Andreeva, the 18-year-old Russian tennis star, has reached her first Wimbledon quarterfinal after winning all her matches in straight sets against Maya Sherif, Lucia Bronzetti, Hailey Baptiste, and Emma Navarro. She will face Belinda Bencic, who has also reached her maiden Wimbledon quarterfinal following a series of difficult matches. Andreeva is now considered the third favorite for the title, behind Aryna Sabalenka and Iga Swiatek, and is on the verge of a top-five WTA ranking debut. Off court, Andreeva garnered attention for humorously coaching her own coach, Conchita Martínez, during a legends doubles match, an act that amused figures such as Novak Djokovic. Djokovic himself has advanced to the men's quarterfinals in pursuit of a record 25th Grand Slam title. The Andreeva-Bencic quarterfinal is set to be a notable contest between an emerging talent and an experienced contender.